Real-time onsite internet communication with well manager for constant well optimization

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9013322
APP PUB NO 20090055029A1
SERIAL NO

11733154

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An apparatus and method for well control and monitoring including an independent web server computer integrated with a pump controller located at each well in an oil field. The well controller locally controls the well pump, processes well and pump data, generates surface and downhole cards, and communicates production reports, recommendations for production improvements, and production statistics to remote sites via the internet. The controller can be queried remotely to provide production reports, etc. Furthermore, the controller can initiate alerts via email, text messaging, or internet messaging, for example, during fault conditions.

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LUFKIN GEARS LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD ROAD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Dorado, Doneil M Missouri City, US 8 219
Oestreich, Eric S Richmond, US 4 139
Pinnell, David L Kingwood, US 2 88
Roberson, Alan L Cypress, US 1 81

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